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U.K. Economy Sputters and Barely Avoids a Recession
Economic growth was unchanged in the fourth quarter, and only slow expansion is expected in the years ahead.
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European Central Bank Raises Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Persists
Another half-point increase pushed rates to the highest levels since 2008, and the bank said it “expects to raise them…
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Bank of England Raises Rates to 4 Percent, Its 10th Straight Increase
The bank raised rates by half a point to the highest since 2008, but softened its tone on future rate…
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To Prevent Cancer, More Women Should Consider Removing Fallopian Tubes, Experts Say
A top research group is urging even women without genetic risks to have their fallopian tubes removed under certain circumstances.
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Stagflation or Soft Landing? It Depends Who You Ask.
Let me start with a picture, which will help frame the debate I’m about to describe. Here’s official consumer price…
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The Fierce Debate Over Managing Oil Prices
During President Barack Obama’s eight years in office, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve shrank by about nine million barrels. Under President…
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Black Americans Are Much More Likely to Face Tax Audits, Study Finds
A new report documents systemic discrimination in how the I.R.S. selects taxpayers to be audited, with implications for a debate…
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Price Gains Ease in Europe but Core Inflation Keeps Policymakers ‘Up at Night’
Declines in overall inflation rates may bring comfort to consumers, but central bankers are still wary of drivers of persistently…
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Workers Are Losing in the Inflation Battle
Memo to staff: We highly value your work for us. However, we are not going to give you raises this…
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Fed Official Compares Inflation to Uber Surge Pricing
Neel Kashkari, the president of the Minneapolis Fed, kicked off 2023 monetary policy debates with a call for better understanding…